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[@renimusprime]

Notice how Stolas only bows to Blitz? Even after his dad told him that they bow to him only. After Blitz left Stolas at his house, he bowed to his little Blitzy. Meaning he sees him as his equal, good thing his father’s lesson didn’t get to him

[@reddieweeb]

😢

[@ashes3622]

Ah but his father’s lessons did get to him! Blitzø is just the exception. Stolas, due to how he was raised, unknowingly perpetuates the discrimination that imps face. We see it really early on with Blitz (referring to him as his “little imp” and baby talking him and pinching his cheeks and putting a cigarette out on his horns etc) and also with MnM (referring to them as the littler ones and being dismissive of them). We even see it with his butler. I love Stolas but he is definitely the result of his upbringing, though he is learning and growing as the series goes on. It makes me really admire his character arc and growth! ❤

[@anitaremenarova6662]

@@ashes3622 He is racist but Blitzo is "one of the good ones" for him.

[@MxSae]

@@ashes3622yes exactly! Thank you for pointing this out.

[@mrsfahrenheit]

oh wow good catch !! You're right!

[@pol_eo]

interesting fact: the crew said it took Stolas's VA only a few tries to do the song, and they didn't cut the final take so you can hear VA's breath and how broken his voice sounds sometimes, that's because the actor was actually crying during the recording, and brought to tears everybody in the studio

[@freakcircus6109]

My headcanon is that, yes, Paimon's offspring are not all owls, and he shapeshifts to whatever form matches the kid he's currently talking to. Which is why he is morphing at the beginning of the episode.

[@Nitrinoxus]

I've heard somewhere that the Goetia royals like Stolas, Andrealphus and Vassago are all Paimon's kids, each from a different mother -- it accounts for the difference in both appearance and power between Andrealphus and Stella, even though they're described as siblings. So it might not be _just_ a headcanon.

[@mistmistly4750]

You have some of the MOST media literate analyses of this episode I've ever watched. It's so refreshing. I swear this episode got SHREDDED when it was released, to the point people were accusing Viv of watering down the complexity of her characters to nothing but fanfic tropes. I really appreciate how well-articulated your thoughts are surrounding this show.

[@katchii93]

oh hey!! i found you by chance xD

[@celestinebuendia]

Yes! I find it very refreshing that people who go into the show with no outside influence or time to become get caught up in headcanons over canon seem to love The Circus and get the direction of the show.

[@mistmistly4750]

@@katchii93 kaaaaatchii 🩷

[@katchii93]

@@mistmistly4750 hey heyyyy x) i also agree haha! i subbed to omni cuz he really pays attention to the details / catches on really quickly to the characterization. other reactors are fun too, but so far, omni has some of my favorite takes on the show :’)

[@TinaEisch]

I agree! I really appreciated this analysis of the episode!

[@RoxasOnSummerVacation]

If you pay attention throughout the series you can hear "Owl In A Cage" playing in the background whenever Stolas is on screen. That's how I knew it was Stolas who came to save the IMP during Truthseekers before he took on his normal form or even spoke.

[@renimusprime]

Owl in a cage seems more like a happy song compared to Look my Way. Still, they’re both good in their own way to be honest.

[@LOLrpop]

@@renimusprimeagreed. Look my way just wrecks me every time.

[@FlybyStardancer]

The leitmotif (the melody) is called “Stolas Speaks”, and the song is “Stolas Sings”, not “Owl in a Cage”. Not sure of the name for the leitmotif for Stolitz but I hope they use it for a certain something coming up.

[@RoxasOnSummerVacation]

@@FlybyStardancer Thanks for this info. I only knew the name of the song sang in this episode as Owl In A Cage because that's what I've heard it referred to and when I've looked for the song itself as a video that's always what it's called

[@FlybyStardancer]

@@RoxasOnSummerVacation Yeah, it’s a really common mistake. I’m not sure where it got started, as they put the names of the musical number songs in the credits. Finding the name for Stolas Speaks is certainly much harder.

[@facelesscomments]

ALSO OWLS ONLY FALL IN LOVE ONCE SO DO WITH THAT INFO WHAT YOU WILL

[@CaptainCFalcon]

It makes the fact that he genuinely TRIED to make things worth with Stella all the more sad for Stolas.

[@bunnyslippers5183]

Cry, I’m going to go and cry with that info, poor Stolas.

[@fraumartha4184]

​@@bunnyslippers5183Blitzø is great, stop harassing the character. If you're that blind that you can't see all the good stuff he's done, that's your problem only.

[@bunnyslippers5183]

@@fraumartha4184 I meant that I was going to cry that he has been devoted to someone he was separated from for so long, forced into a loveless marriage and now is in a complicated situationship while being hopelessly in love and terrible at expressing it. I adore both Blitz and Stolas even if I want to shake them and be like “talk to each other properly and admit that you’re madly in love and be HAPPY you fools.”

[@LullabyOfWoe13]

@@fraumartha4184 But they didn't say anything about Blitzø.

[@joeldean2706]

Fun fact: Stolas's Dad and Blitzo's Dad is voiced by Johnathan Freeman the voice of Jafar in Aladdin.

[@LOLrpop]

Wait JAFAR?!? HOLY SHIT I DIDNT KNOW THAT SECOND POINT-

[@filmfangirls9163]

The Vivziepop universe has Jafar, the Genie and Jasmine! We just need Aladdin!!

[@gaybatgosqueak]

​@@filmfangirls9163oh who is the Jasmine?

[@MarkMark-lx6gl]

​@@gaybatgosqueakI guess its a Charlie. She is also Aladdin too. Then a Lucifer is a Genie and Sultan.

[@LOLrpop]

@@filmfangirls9163 wait WAIT WHOS JASMINE??? WHO DOES JASMINE VOICE-

[@unheardsirensincorporated2036]

Well said! You understand the full dynamic between Stolas and Blitz better than most. So many people blame either of them for what's wrong and call the relationship "toxic", and it's frustrating how people just don't get it.

[@user-Manchot_Empereur]

Their relationship is toxic (at this point) But it's not one's fault more than the other. They're just two non-foncionnal characters (bonus self-destuction) who love each other but are not able, in their current state, to have a working relationship.

[@sarafontanini7051]

the sad part about the second flashback is how it really says a lot about blitzo's and stolas' relationship now: Stolas beleived that blitzo had come due to wanting the same connection as stolas wanted, but all blitzo wanted was the book. There are cracks showing blitzo does feel SOMETHING for stolas, but he buries that under his instance that the relationship is transactional and his beleif that stolas just sees him as a toy, which allows him to feel nothing as he's the one who's using stolas, not the other way around. Stolas has a lot of social power as a noble, but he will never use that power because he loves Blitzo too much, leading him to do things for blitzo's benefit such as let him use the grmoire. And in the wake of Ozzie's and reflecting on the past, Stolas has come to a conclusion: that blitzo doesn't love him and merely feels obligated to stay around. So he may be looking for a way to end the relationship (this was a huge theory when this episode dropped due to people looking at the shot of the book showing the asmodian crystals are a way succubi use to visit the human world, the theory being stolas is looking for something blitzo could use instead of the grimoire and thus not be tied t stolas anymore)

[@Drudenfusz]

I hate it that some parts of the fandom try to frame either one Blitzø or Stolas as the toxic one. Sure, neither one is perfect, but there is some beauty in this messy relationship they have.

[@anitaremenarova6662]

People are doing that? Like, obviously neither is ready for this relationship but toxic is a stretch. It's just lack of communication which nobody ever taught them.

[@gaybatgosqueak]

Gay characters have to be perfect and always morally correct or else it's toxic and bad! /s

[@nickyschou4343]

I've noticed this too. It isn't a healthy relationship at this moment, but that doesn't mean it can never be. Real people also have to work through their issues. It doesn't mean you're an awful person.

[@professorbutters]

Really? Have they watched all the episodes? Blitz, I think, is the more damaged of the two, and holy crow, why wouldn’t he be, and Stolas seems to be making an effort to tear apart the power imbalance. Also….it’s fiction. I remember someone suggesting that probably they should try dating, but work on their individual issues, and decide to be friends, and I thought, yeah, that is definitely a healthy thing to do in real life, 1) these guys aren’t going to do that, and 2) it’s a story.

[@professorbutters]

@@gaybatgosqueakIs that true? I hadn’t noticed it, but I think you might be right. It’s like insisting that every female character should be bold and intellectual and the total “strong female character.” If you have enough women and non-binary characters and gay, lesbian, and pan relationships (and gawd, one ace character is a giant bonus), they don’t all have to be perfect and neither do their relationships.

[@Luzarioth]

"Kooks... such a silly word :)" and "It is called Lemonitis !" are my 2 favourite quotes from Stolas ^^

[@YodeePlayzGD]

“I was told there would be cake”

[@reinrose82]

Yeah it’s a complete reverse of Hazbin in that Charlie was such an open, hopeful, trusting person and Blitz is the exact reverse. His journey is about healing from his traumas and letting people care about him, which is both heartbreaking and something I’m really rooting for. Loved this season ❤

[@magne7771]

It's astounding how much MORE depth you can get out of a story, by turning it and its' plot points on their heads.

[@thewalrus45]

I do have to say for all the expectations and lies and shit going on when they met as kids... when it was just them talking under the tree Blitz and Stolas DID make a genuine connection and for that moment it really was just two friends laughing and talking about their potential futures.

[@EclipseAnimationStudio]

I’ll be honest, helluva Friday is always the highlight of my week

[@joeldean2706]

Same here

[@connorredshaw5650]

Mine too

[@techi4584]

SAME

[@KadzaX0]

FRR

[@connorredshaw5650]

What the fuck was that STOLAS?! That was the sound of a FAWKING DIVORCE!. Stolas's response never fails to make me laugh. I'm so happy that Stolas finally stood up to Stella he deserves better. I can't wait to go to the helluva boss panel in Vegas this month.😊

[@keybladeduelist]

Can we just seriously give stoles the respect he deserves. He hated his relationship but put up with it, no protest or actions against Stella for the sake of his Daughter, and only broke when the one person he ever called friend seemingly showed interest. Add in that he didn’t even do much as shout at Stella until she tried to hit him.

[@averydecloedt7786]

Which is why "Just Look My Way" obliterated all of our hearts 😭😭😭😭😭

[@adamgrunther1367]

I love that they got Jonathan Freeman (the original voice of Jafar from Aladdin) to voice both the father characters of Blitzø and Stolas.

[@Jaguar470]

I wanted to say, after season 2 episode 7 there is a music video called “Look My Way” which is a canon part of the story, and is the bridge between season 2 episode 7 and season 2 episode 8, so please be sure to watch that.

[@FlybyStardancer]

Only two have laughed at kid Blitzø’s jokes- Fizzarolli and Stolas. 😢 And Stella’s awfulness was hinted at before, but this episode really shows that she’s been rotten to the core from the beginning. Good on Stolas for finally standing up to her. (And this can’t have been the first time she’s laid hands on him, not with the way he caught that slap. He knew it was coming.)

[@HiddenJaguar]

Personally, i hope the line where little Blitz says he might hire Stolas one day is actually foreshadowing. I hope they find a way to work through everything and Stolas finds a happy place working with his Blitzy

[@Rockabelle]

It makes that moment where Blitzo was articulating his plan to retrieve Via from LA and the little sketch of his team includes Stolas that much more precious 😊

[@milkflavored]

I hope so too, because Via's fears of Stolas leaving (and Stolas singing about being found in the sky and things being okay) makes me think he's going to die or disappear, and I'm very nervous...

[@Nitrinoxus]

With the way that the pieces have been falling into place over this season, and with the clips in the trailer that haven't happened yet, I have a sneaking suspicion that Andrealphus is plotting to take Stolas's position as part of his involvement in Stella's divorce scheme -- without his title as a Prince, Stolas's options for supporting himself would be pretty limited, and there's really only one place he's familiar enough with to even _apply_ to work at. It's still up in the air, but closing out Season 2 with a callback to the first episode would work _really_ well from a narrative standpoint, and having another employee who can handle receptionist work would free up Loona to participate in missions more often.

[@milkflavored]

@@Nitrinoxus This is SO good - Stolas replacing Loona as receptionist would make so much sense. That, Stolas’ ability to read the stars, and Via’s fear that Stolas is going to “go away” are all things I’m waiting to be touched on - I’m also wondering if recent episode events are going to make Stolas more vulnerable…

[@Nitrinoxus]

@@milkflavored He's definitely _emotionally_ vulnerable, and Andrealphus is the type to exploit something like that. And considering one of the as-yet-unused clips shows the icy peacock _freezing over the courtyard of Stolas's palace..._

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

The part where Blitzø bit Stolas in the neck that the owl sensually says an F-bomb really caught me off guard and it's just hilarious.

[@Daralyndk]

Aaand I never nealized it until now that when he stopped Stolas talking dirty, he turned his head 180° you even hear crack and Stolas body is still lyinh on his belly when he looks at Blitzo 😂

[@Djorgal]

"Aren't all his sons owls?" Well, Paimon himself is more of an eagle, and seeing how he comments on having so many children, I'd assume there are multiple mothers of different bird types. Stella appears to be more of a peacock. So, it's not surprising that Paimon's children wouldn't all be owls.

[@PhoenixMF1986]

This episode does a ton of heavy lifting! Starts off as a childhood flashback, moves to a flashback 25 years later but before the “present,” only to skip to present day to Stolas’ after the night at Ozzie’s story. Give Stolas not only a sing a song to his own leitmotif but also start the actual divorce! Not just words anymore but action. Season two episode 1 is one of my favs and gotta be one of the best!

[@IceMetalPunk]

"...and maybe because of things that have happened to him..." Hm, that's an interesting thought... 👀 And in this episode, we learn that Stella doesn't just suck, she's the literal fucking worst.

[@KrillixKai]

I like when the two hell hounds show up with Blitzo and the dog on the right is just wagging his tail.

[@Daralyndk]

To be fair to Paimon - (Stolas'es dad) according to demonology book, Paimon had over 80 kids - so yeah, he is an asshole, but I didn't even remembered all my classmates when I was in school and there was only 20 of us

[@TheFangirlOtaku]

Damn he's an ass but that takes EFFORT. Mans can't raise any of his kids because he's too busy making more

[@helenanilsson5666]

Well, having so many children that you can't pay attention to all of them is a form of child abuse, since you can't be a responsible parent at that point. At best the butler can be some kind of parental figure, but having a servant as a parent substitute is also a recipe for disaster unless that servant gets free reign to behave like a parent which seems unlikely.

[@Daralyndk]

@@helenanilsson5666 I'm not denying that he is a bad parrent, just that is it way too many names to follow

[@pol_eo]

where does it say that Paimon has 80? we know he has a lot but we don't have the exact number, i feel like you might be talking about the 72 demons of Arc Goetia, but not all of them a related to Paimon (Andrealphus, Asmodeus) and Viv's Goetia has more than just 72 demons (Stella, Octavia and other female demons since in the Lesser Key of Solomon there are no women), so i think Paimon having 72-80 kids was just someone's headcanon that went viral, and once they say in the show how many siblings Stolas has, people will call it retcon

[@petthequeenofmaddness8592]

@@Daralyndk as a "royale" he doesn't know how many eggs will layed/hatch and how many chicks will make it to child hood all he knows is he has to have as many kids as he can so some can have there own and they can do the "jobs" they were asked to do

[@AimeeFrizzyAnime]

Imagine having episodes like this and then waiting an unknown number of months for the next episode. Stoles is truly a pure character in this series. With all this in mind and then looking back to season 1 episode 7, that was Stolas' first ever date, that's why he wanted to look perfect and was so heartbroken that Blitzø thought he didn't mean anything more than a sex partner to Stolas. I love Stolas so much and I am so nervous about this Full Moon episode coming up

[@valerune192]

The fact that owls only fall in love once, is so heartbreaking

[@Mikbevan36]

Im glad Im not the only one who got emotional during this episode so many moments for Blitz and Stolas 😢 When Stolas sings at the end sent me over Im so glad that he tells Stella off finally!

[@Obsessed.Since_2010]

I don’t know if you noticed but during his song stolas’ voice was a lot less crisp than his usual singing voice (this isn’t shade btw I loved it) but I just thought it’d be interesting to mention that the reason behind this is because the va actually started tearing up in the recording studio and they decided to keep that in because they felt it was fitting for the emotions stolas was feeling during that song

[@Jaguar470]

With everything you are connecting about who the characters are, like Blitz being a performer, and seeing who each character is, and seeing who they are as characters from so little (a flashback) I can’t WAIT for you to see the rest of the season!! You are right on the money with their character motivations and wants and needs! I can’t wait for you to see more! This show develops them SOOO much and we’ve really only hit the top of the iceberg compared to what else is shown and revealed for the rest of the season. You are NOT ready 😂😂😂😂

[@jessicamurillo7914]

Season 2 is where things get real and more emotional, especially learning the backstories of the main characters.

[@kyletonarella4353]

Fun Fact : Jonathan Freeman who voices both Blitz & Stolas' fathers, was also Jafar in Aladdin!

[@Jaguar470]

Baby Stolas is the CUTEST THING EVER

[@Devonshirejackdaw]

I love the little detail of that stolas claps like his dad

[@LittlDog]

Stolas Father, Paimon is a King of the Ars Goetia, and like the right Hand of Luzifer. He's one of the most powerful beings in Hell. He has a unknown number of Kids wich all are from different Bird types. He's watches over the 72 demons of the Ars Goetia, That could be all his kids.

[@The-Rguy]

His dad is King Paimon, one of the kings of the Ars Goetia, him and Asmodeus are the only two kings we've seen so far. You saw his shape-shifting powers, which allowed him to change into whatever animal demon he needed to make a child. Idk how many he has, but for reference, there are 72 Ars Goetia demons ranking from kings to viscounts

[@kfphunter1315]

26:27 Belphegor that Queen Bee spoke about. Her contact was also in Charlie's phone. She rules drugs and medicine in hell. Cherry's drugs most likely came from her

[@Jaguar470]

You do such good character analysis for this, and that’s why I get love seeing you watch this show!! You are going to have SO. MUCH. to chew on this ENTIRE SEASON. The character exploration goes crazy here on out. It’s utterly unbelievable 😂

[@ethanp1348]

Just wanna let you know since you're gonna be watching all of the episodes ahead of time that there is a music video after episode 7 called Just Look My Way. It's not a song included in any episode, but it is canon and takes place between episode 7 and (the as-yet unreleased) episode 8. Definitely worth reacting to.

[@tinmanbrigade7304]

This is the episode that confirms that the drama from the end of Season 1 was now the norm. The show is still goofy and raunchy, but now the emotional heart that is Blitz and Stolas's relationship is at the forefront. This episode especially for me made me love Stolas as a character, and hope that he gets to enjoy some form of happiness in his life. Looking forward to your reactions to this season's episodes! You're in for a wild ride of emotions! Edit Note: Also, I think there is something really dark about Stella's comments to her friends regarding Stolas in bed. It has been confirmed that Stolas is homosexual, with no interest in women. So when Stella says that all he does when they sleep together is "lay there staring at the wall while she does everything," there are some dark routes one can take when imagining what he is going through. In summary, Stella is a b$%@.

[@edgystuffretarkidnormcring330]

Stella was forced too so it’s weird she’d seek intimacy with someone she doesn’t like especially if she actively says she doesn’t enjoy it either.

[@pillowvibes]

@@edgystuffretarkidnormcring330not really, she follows it up by immediately saying ‘thank god one egg fell out of me so I didn’t have to keep pretending to want him’ so it’s clear she was just interested in getting the child requirement out of the way. remember, they needed to have an heir, that was the whole point of the marriage. stella wanted to do it and get it out of the way, even if stolas had to, by definition, be assaulted to do so.

[@Jaguar470]

I’m telling you, after season 1, this show just GOES and continues the emotional intensity right where season 1 left off, you are not ready for the emotional whiplash you are about to experience and how every episode is going to make you feel 😂😂😂😂

[@thewalrus45]

The Painter for the pictures in Stolas's mansion also did stuff for Hazbin with like the Paintings of Lucifer, Lilith and Charlie in Lucifers room and stuff.

[@bencrispe9562]

How old was Stolas during that childhood flashback? 10 years? If that's so, Stolas would have become a father at only 19 years old once you do the math out.

[@AimeeFrizzyAnime]

That actually makes sense though, there's a while lot of math you have to consider when getting the age accurately. But Stolas was arranged to be married as a child so of course he would be married as soon as he could be and start having the family expected of him

[@averydecloedt7786]

But then we have to math in that he said he hadn't seen Blitz in over two decades...

[@bencrispe9562]

@@averydecloedt7786 If Stolas starts at 10 years old, we then jump 25 years ahead, putting his age at 35. At that point, Octavia is 17. Therefore, what is 35-17? And you'll get Stolas's age when Octavia was born.

[@thewalrus45]

Something like that, IRC he's supposed to be like mid 30s in the present.

[@AimeeFrizzyAnime]

@bencrispe9562 with this math you can also identify many other things. The accident at the circus was 15 years ago, if Stolas is 35 now, that would mean Blitzø and Fizzeroli were 20 years old and Fizzeroli was able to start working for Mammon 5 years after. Being that Loona's shot took 5 years after Blitzø adopted her, that means that Loona is 23 and Blitzø was 30. Millie also commented that she is only 5 years older than Loona and if Loona is 23, then we can conclude that Millie is 28 and she was 27 when she got married to Moxxie. Moxxie's age is still unknown but I'm certain he's close in age to millie if not a couple years older or younger.

[@LucareonVee]

Congrats! You've made it through Helluva Boss' "depression gauntlet." (It's what I've decided to call the previous three episodes)

[@darthroden]

I knew Stella was an evil C-U-Next-Tuesday, but cutting his nuts right in front of him to her snooty friends in public, knowing he was there listening, that is some serious messed up right there. I don't approve of cheating, but here I totally get why Stolas needed to find happiness he was desperate for, even though its messed up in its own way.

[@Nitrinoxus]

To make things worse, if we assume that the '25 Years Later' timeskip means 25 _exactly,_ that means Stella threw her mean-spirited party _on Stolas's _*_birthday._*

[@BunnyBight]

I love Stolas so much. He's such a sad owl boy. A princess waiting for his prince to rescue him. I just want him to be able to be happy. 🥺

[@stephanybrown3226]

Small detail on the baloon horses. You notice Blitzo's has no limbs and and green foreshadowing.

[@enbylion]

Your analysis was PERFECT. the only thing I'd add is that when Blitz shows up at the party and Stolas starts jokingly flirting with him, it's probably not just because he's putting up this confident facade, but also because he's pretty drunk 🤣

[@StarkKarstVT]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet. Before this episode there were SO MANY people defending Stella and treating HER as the VICTIM! After this episode it cemented that Stella was a god awful person and all those Stella defenders got REALLY QUIET and scarce. 😒

[@MarkMark-lx6gl]

Actually she is a VICTIM like Stolas. A victim of the Royal lessons and a marriage of convenience for someone she doesn't love. She had been brought up badly, and probably cruelly, and had probably learned all the worst from her mother and partly from her father. The only person she, like Stolas, could love and care about was Octavia, and many thought she didn't think or care about her, but she didn't. Even more than that, she wants to take her under her wing and help her. She was just insulting Stolas for the sake of her image, but things could have gotten worse when her daughter was already an adult. Prior to that, she was more than able to support relationship, but then Stolas cheated on her, insulted her in front of her friends, put all the honor of their family under the knife, and she did not find anything better and just decided to get even with him for the years of her life taken from her, how to really put him under the knife by finding and hiring a killer and even probably providing him with the necessary weapons. No, I'm not defending her or justifying her, but I'm just evaluating and understanding the character.

[@thewalrus45]

I feel they mostly got mad that the show portrayed her as a villain despite the few lines she has in S1... almost all doing so as well. It's unfortunately part of the reason why this episode was so divisive.

[@Obsessed.Since_2010]

Also when you picked up on stolas reading that book about “Asmodeus Crystals” at 27:38. First of all well done for picking up on that cuz wow lol, I didn’t even notice until now however keep that book in mind because it’s relevant in later episodes

[@Anaklusmos0726]

fun fact: paimon, stolas's dad, is voiced by Jafar himself! its so cool

[@mrsfahrenheit]

honestly.. going in I didn't expect this show to become that deep. I really admire them touching onto topics like the messed up society class system, abuse of husbands in their relationship (which still is something that is barely touched upon by media sadly) as well as these terribly sad family dynamics in general. Once again very touching analysis and insights from your pov 😕❤ man you're strong for talking about these things that you've experienced yourself, I can tell it's not easy for you 🙏🏼

[@Gremlin_Boi_]

Pay attention to Blitz' eyes. its important part of his character. his pupils arent small like usually and you can actually see his eyes

[@Jaguar470]

40:56 You read EVERYTHING right, about Stolas, about Blitz, about Fizz!!! You’re too good man! I’m so hyped to see the rest of the reactions, you’re great analysis, they will be beautiful build-ups and lead-ups for my anticipation for season 2 episode 8!!! I can’t believe you are going to the panel in a few weeks, I can’t WAIT for you!! Have the most mind-blowing fan experience of your life in the next month with the rest of the series and that building up your travel to the panel, because this series really is something you never expect to get as good and emotional as it gets and then it’s here!! And that’s ALL this season, so I think you are about to get the best experience of your LIFE, seeing all this for the first time ever, being blown away, and then getting to the panel ready and anticipating the next episode. It’s going to be EPIC.

[@Jaguar470]

29:00, oh NOOO 😟😟if you’re already crying now, you’ll be sobbing by the end of the season 😭😭😭

[@Mahathemime89]

Him: "Or hear there" Me: *nervously sweating* looks at the Stolas Music Video

[@magne7771]

What's funny is, Paimon isn't ACTUALLY that bad of a dad. A forgetful busybody and kind of an uppity elitist prick, but I mean... the man is some kind of shapeshifting _fuckmaster_ with probably ALL KINDS of _literal legions_ to lead. Apparently, he's one of the more _loyal_ royals under Lucifer, so... it kind paints him as a workaholic. So all things considered, he DID make time for Stolas, DID go out of his way to comfort him, DID help lift his spirits and clearly, paid attention to his needs. He didn't abuse or manipulate Stolas, unlike some _other_ fathers we've seen- just grooming him for his role. Who knows, we might later see Paimon was _just like him_ as a boy, and _accepted_ his *non-negotiable* role. But that's just a guess on my part.

[@femailgonepostal1497]

Ahhh Satan Omni, I cannot WAIT for you to finish what's released of this season. You have such amazing insight already! Blitzø's story/background is so much deeper than what you've already gathered. Be prepared, while there will still be lots of laughs, there will also be *pain*. Especially if like me, you have issues with emotionally unavailable family. I'm here if you need a shoulder 😊 lol

[@gabrielmoesmankelly9539]

Yess going right down to get some snacks it’s helluva f*cking boss time!!

[@Jaguar470]

Everything about what you said Stolas is working through is right on the money!! Even Blitz! You are not ready for this season and to see Stolas breaking through that 😈😈😈 Oh!! You are right about Fizz too!! You are analyzing everything SO freaking well!! Good job!! You’ll see more of Fizz’s discomfort of violence later in the series, that part stays true to his character in the show!

[@katchii93]

omg it's friday already!! yesssss we're at season 2 baby! XD

[@whoissabal]

truly think you’re my favorite person to watch reactions to. if you ever branch into other videos like research, breakdown, interviews, etc i think you’d excel at it man 🫶🏼

[@Jaguar470]

That ending analysis on Stolas x Blitz is SOOOO Good. You are the perfect person to be ready for season 2 episode 8. I can’t wait for you.

[@JaniacTheHedgehog]

Fun fact, the voice actor for Paimon is Jafaar from Aladdin-

[@eng-eq7xy]

Say hello to Paimon and Cash Buckzo! Stolas and Blitz's fathers, respectively...and surprisingly NOT the worst dads in Hell. ...yes, there are worse. One interesting bit about this episode is that the rendition of Owl in a Cage was done as a single take. Both Bryce Pinkham (Stolas VA) and Richard Horvitz (Voice Director) thought that the song needed to be a single take, and the voice breaks you hear are real as a result.

[@RandomGuyAsking]

Please tell me this man is going to react to "Look my way" when time comes, PLEASE IT IS SOOOO GOOOOOOD

[@Obsessed.Since_2010]

25:14 I can never watch this scene with a straight face AHAHHA

[@TheBambinoitaliano]

I may not be as invested in this series as you are but I certainly am invested in checking Omni1Media everyday to watch the subscribers hit 100K. Few KZbin reactors deserve the large audience than you do, Michael.

[@Heel_Lucas]

Helluva Boss has become one of my favorite things to watch of all time and I’ve watched many do reactions to the show and my dude I gotta say you are the best. Your emotions, your analysis on these characters it’s incredible to see your passion for the work as well. Thank you so much I am very excited to see the rest of your reactions to the rest of the series.

[@tatsumisakamai5372]

Both older Stolas and Paimon were clapping and happy while younger Stolas and Octavia are just looking down and uninterested for the same reason the sham marriage that has made for a toxic household.

[@ukihakasmikaze8778]

like father like son

[@iwilldestroyjustiny6446]

I litteraly JUST finished his episode 8 reaction as this came out... infact it came out so soon afterwards I didn't see the post until 40 minutes later because it litteraly hadn't shown up yet

[@dodiswatchbobobo]

Stolas’ dad is Paimon, true head of the Ars Goetia in demonology, and more importantly, played by Jafar from Aladdin. Viv really likes getting Disney stars.

[@bruh-fenexxefoxy6662]

24:50 WOW JUST NOW I notice this white alarm in Stolas vision and what Blitzø feel!!! The details so cool!!!!

[@LunaMangiante]

Welcome Season 2 👑👑👑 I'm excited for more 😉😉😉

[@tyred-km2mv]

Stolas just needs to be understood and a hug 😭😭😭

[@Kuroro2345]

Honestly? If I saw that my future spouse was strangling a poor puppy in a photograph? ... *Yes* , I'd be crying like poor Stolas was! Cause WTF!? That photo speaks to the kind of person Stella is!!!! 😱😱😱

[@facelesscomments]

BABE WAKE UP OMNI POSTEDDDD

[@HappyEggz]

Paimon (stolas’ father) is awful but freaking hilarious. He’s voiced by the amazing Jonathan Freeman (Jafar from Aladdin)

[@apokalipsya9591]

Truly the two fathers of the year😂😢

[@ilzg2000]

I love Stolas when he sings, always makes me want to cry. On that subject do you think you could react to “Just look my way”? Doesn’t give any spoilers and I think it’s relevant to the last few episodes and how Stolas feels about Blitz. :)

[@Omn1Media]

What would that be best to watch?

[@samanthawinsmith3371]

@@Omn1MediaWatch “Just Look my Way” after the most recent episode 7 - it leads into the upcoming episode 8.

[@Omn1Media]

@@samanthawinsmith3371 okay cool! I'll check it out when I get caught up with everything. I still need to watch Addict as well.

[@Okk681]

it does give spoilers, in the visuals and in the lyrics, so it's best watched after episode 7 as intended tbh. That will give the most emotional impact and he won't be confused about the plot and relationship progression lol

[@facelesscomments]

i cant wait til next friday pls im gnawing at the bars of my enclosure

[@Mikbevan36]

BTW I love how deep you go into the emotional part of the characters!

[@Hokaiyu]

Im so glad you give these episodes actual thought. So many people dont and itz exhausting to hear people bring these episodes down without giving it much thought. I love hearing your take on things!

[@LightcasterDL]

Something interesting to me is that if Blitz had actually stolen the grimoire there's no way he'd have been allowed to keep it, we've seen that Stolas is super powerful even without it and takes his job seriously. So by him feeling guilty and going back to Stolas, that actually allowed him to use it long-term

[@kfphunter1315]

To be fair, Stella didn’t choose Stolas either. Her problem is abusiveness

[@gremalien]

I was getting excited because I thought you were going to change to 2 episodes every Friday, but I understand😏 I’ll try to keep patient lol! Great reaction and review!!! I just love hearing what you say about the episode!

[@Chroma.Scarlet07]

Also because it may have been missed, Episode 1 of Season 2 is Stolas' reaction from the night at Ozzie's too.

[@Gremlin_Boi_]

"dont let link in here" LOL

[@dmorley313]

I’d suggest after watching season 2, you can react to “Just Look My Way”. Viv made an official music video of that fan made song. :3

[@thebeardedbrony9586]

4:25 to be fair, if i had over 70 kids, names might very well escape my mind as well...

[@Omn1Media]

Did I miss that being said in this? :o

[@thebeardedbrony9586]

No, but Paimon in actual demonology lore, which vivzie tries to remain as close to it as possible (even using the actual sigils used to summon them like in truth seekers when stolas uses the copses to make the blood circle to conjure him), he is stated to have that many children. You will see more sigils when this series continues. There was one in ozzy's for asmodeus on the floor where fizzy was doing his opening bit.

[@nahblubunny9252]

18:59 No, because if Blitzø was only there for JUST the Grimour, why’d he claw after Stolas as he walked away? I guess it was at first the idea to ask him, sure, but as seen later on in this episode, Blitzy was trying to get the book WITHOUT Stolas noticing that it went missing at all. Seriously though, if it was all just for the book, why have Blitzø galk at Stolas as he left the room after putting the book back?

[@Jaguar470]

You are NOT ready for how epic this show is about to get 😂😂 the music and story and drama just 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Jaguar470]

1:10 I CAN see how invested you are!! It’s amazing and I am so happy you love this show so much and are so into it already, I know you can’t believe it but season 2, every episode just gets better and better. It’s just….brilliant! And I can’t WAIT to see your reaction to season 2 if you’re already THIS invested and happy and excited after season 1!! It’s going to be amazing!!!

[@napofagalaxy]

Yet another reaction from you with great insights! This season definitely dives deeper into back stories and explains so much about why these characters are the way they are today. It was so interesting to see that while Blitz always liked blood and darker things, he didn’t even think about stealing until his father goaded him into it. That definitely set him up to consider stealing the grimoire all those years later. I also love that you pointed out how young Fizz was a little softer and not interested in gory stuff. That, along with how sweet young Stolas was, felt refreshing to see from characters in hell, and was a reminder that being born there doesn’t automatically make someone a bad person. Just like you said, Blitz and Stolas both want genuine connections, and it’s so unfortunate that the way they grew up (especially with a major difference in social class) caused these rifts between them practically before they even met. Also I’m sure you’ll get other comments about it, but there’s an official music video called “Just Look My Way”so heads up for that if you want to record it ahead of time before the con too! It’s technically a stand-alone, but it fits into the Season 2 storyline after episode 6 or 7.

[@Offmikesmysticalelixir]

Loved your analysis of the episode after, very spot on.

[@christophercervantes5753]

18:25 Reality Sinks In!

[@filmfangirls9163]

I love the scene where Blitzo seduces Stolas, then instead of leaving thinks he's gonna do it real fast 😂

[@christophercervantes5753]

12:58 “Is this an Imp Game? Yes! It’s called, “Let’s Rob the Bluebloods Blind!”